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Castle Hotels - Stay in an Italian Castle

Live like a king or queen on your Italian vacation

By , About.com Guide

Staying in an Italian castle hotel can be very romantic. Here are castles in Italy where you can spend the night.

Castello di Tornano Dimora Storica - Chianti Hills of Tuscany

Castello di Tornano Dimora Storica is a medieval castle surrouned by the Chianti Hills between Siena and Florence. The castle offers both guest rooms and apartments and has a swimming pool, jacuzzi, lounge area, and restaurant with wine cellar.

Castello di Oliveto Inn - Florentine Hills of Tuscany

Castello di Oliveto is a 15th century castle surrounded by vineyards and olive groves in Castelfiorentino, 30 kilometers from Florence. The inn offers serviced apartments, a swimming pool, cooking classes, and gardens.

Relais Castel Bigozzi - Tuscany near Siena

Relais Castel Bigozzi is in Monteriggioni, a charming hill town near Siena. Its 14 rooms and suites are in the renovated 13th century castle overlooking the countryside.

Castello delle Serre - Tuscany near Siena

Castello delle Serre is a hotel in a castle dating back 1200 years that sits above the medieval town of Serre di Rapolano, southeast of Siena. Rooms feature antique style furnishings, large bathrooms, and modern amenities and are all non-smoking. The deluxe suite has a private rooftop terrace with views in all directions. The hotel has a swimming pool and is within walking distance of restaurants and shops.

Hotel Castello di Spaltenna - Chianti Wine Region of Tuscany

Hotel Castello di Spaltenna is a small hamlet and castle in Tuscany's Chianti Wine Region. The 4-star hotel has an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, wellness center, garden and views.

Castello del Nero - Chianti Wine Region of Tuscany

Castello del Nero is a small 5-star boutique hotel and spa in the Chianti region of Tuscany. The hotel has a swimming pool, spa, tennis courts, garden, bar, and restaurant. It's a member of Leading Small Hotels of the World. They can also do weddings and events. Note that seasonal closing is usually from mid-January until beginning of April.

Castello Ripa d'Orcia - Val d'Orcia in Tuscany

Stay in a castle on a hillside in Tuscany near Pienza. Bed and breakfast rooms and weekly apartment rentals are available. I stayed in one of the apartments for a week and although the kitchen was small it was comfortable, affordable, and had great views of the countryside.

Castello di Montignano Relais and Spa - Umbria near Todi

Castello di Montignano is an elegant hotel in a 12th century castle and medieval hamlet ten kilometers from Todi. It has a luxury well-being center, park with swimming pool, internal garden, and wine bar. All rooms and apartments are different and are furnished with antiques that belonged to the early owners of the castle.

Hotel Castello di Petroia - Umbria near Gubbio

Hotel Castello di Petroia is a small, 3-star hotel in a castle near Gubbio in the Umbria region. It has a restaurant, pool, park, and pasture with horses and pure-bred Chianina Cattle.

Hotel Castello della Castelluccia Relais - Roman Countryside

Hotel Castello della Castelluccia Relais is in the Roman countryside of Lazio, north of Rome. The 4-star hotel is in a restored 11th century castle with gardens, a courtyard, and pool.

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